A Special Event At CU On 10:11 12/13/14
BILLINGS, Mont.—Valley Federal Credit Union here was the site of synchronized wedding ceremony for nine couples who were married at 10:11 a.m. on 12/13/14.

The OfficiantThat’s me! My name is Wendy Means and I am the owner of Uniquely You Planning. I am always look to do something different, something no has ever seen before and this event was just the beginning.

The Ceremony Script:

Let me introduce you to the couples:

AJ Amini and MacKenzie Brown

Amanda Jennissen and Sunshine Hochalter

Nikki Suhr and Charlene Sleeper

Teresa Allen and Dennis Sanders

Jennifer Williams and Andy Tri

Peggy Armstrong and Jerry Olson

Josh Thill and Aubrey Stoltman-Hamilton

Tess Hatfield and Kevin Bradley

Stephanie Morgan and Shawn Douglas

Group Shots

The VendorsThis wonderful group of people volunteered their time and product to be a part of this special event.

Rachel and Todd Hull

Wendy is the epitome of quality and friendliness all wrapped up in a bundle of great ideas, pointers and service!!! She truly LISTENS to what you are hoping to put together and has an amazing ability to see your vision and is there every step of the way to make sure your event is everything you dreamt of… And then some!! My entire bridal party and family were so impressed with how relaxed I was the weeks and days leading up to the event and especially the day of!! My groom said… “She’s the best money we spent on our event!!” I can’t thank her enough!!

Rachel and Todd Hull

2015-03-23T06:45:33+00:00

Rachel and Todd Hull

Wendy is the epitome of quality and friendliness all wrapped up in a bundle of great ideas, pointers and service!!! She truly LISTENS to what you are hoping to put together and has an amazing ability to see your vision and is there every step of the way to make sure your event is everything you dreamt of… And then some!! My entire bridal party and family were so impressed with how relaxed I was the weeks and days leading up to the event and especially the day of!! My groom said… “She’s the best money we spent on our event!!” I can’t thank her enough!!

http://www.uniquelyyoumt.com/testimonials/rachel-and-todd-hull/

Shelly and Robert

Thank you for all your help with our wedding. Answering questions, reassuring me when I was in sheer panic and just being there.

Shelly and Robert

2015-03-23T06:45:49+00:00

Shelly and Robert

Thank you for all your help with our wedding. Answering questions, reassuring me when I was in sheer panic and just being there.

http://www.uniquelyyoumt.com/testimonials/shelly-and-robert/

Andrea & Ryan Yankoupe

Thank you so much for helping us plan such a beautiful and memorable wedding reception. It was so fun working with you over this past year! Good luck in all you do and thanks again for everything!

Andrea & Ryan Yankoupe

2015-03-23T06:46:04+00:00

Andrea & Ryan Yankoupe

Thank you so much for helping us plan such a beautiful and memorable wedding reception. It was so fun working with you over this past year! Good luck in all you do and thanks again for everything!

http://www.uniquelyyoumt.com/testimonials/andrea-ryan-yankoupe/

Tim & Jamie Shultz

Thanks so much for all your wonderful help with our wedding. We thought everything was absolutely perfect and appreciate all you and your staff did to make our day perfect.

Tim & Jamie Shultz

2015-03-23T06:46:22+00:00

Tim & Jamie Shultz

Thanks so much for all your wonderful help with our wedding. We thought everything was absolutely perfect and appreciate all you and your staff did to make our day perfect.

http://www.uniquelyyoumt.com/testimonials/tim-jamie-shultz/

Peggy Tran

Wanted to thank you for the beautiful job you did for our reception. It was a fabulous event – one of the best days of my life.

Peggy Tran

2015-03-23T06:46:51+00:00

Peggy Tran

Wanted to thank you for the beautiful job you did for our reception. It was a fabulous event – one of the best days of my life.

http://www.uniquelyyoumt.com/testimonials/peggy-tran/

Jessica & Jakob Ondrey

I cannot thank you enough for all you did to make our special day wonderful! Everything looked amazing and you were so helpful throughout the planning process! We could not be happier with how the day turned out!

Jessica & Jakob Ondrey

2015-03-23T06:47:08+00:00

Jessica & Jakob Ondrey

I cannot thank you enough for all you did to make our special day wonderful! Everything looked amazing and you were so helpful throughout the planning process! We could not be happier with how the day turned out!

http://www.uniquelyyoumt.com/testimonials/jessica-jakob-ondrey/

Amy & Pat Albrecht

Thank you for all of you help with planning our wedding. The event was amazing. Also, thank you to all the staff that helped set up and worked the event. They did a great job.

Amy & Pat Albrecht

2015-03-23T06:48:02+00:00

Amy & Pat Albrecht

Thank you for all of you help with planning our wedding. The event was amazing. Also, thank you to all the staff that helped set up and worked the event. They did a great job.

http://www.uniquelyyoumt.com/testimonials/amy-pat-albrecht/

Sara Flies & Kyle Roberts

Thank you so, so much for all of your help planning our wedding reception. You’ve been so great to work with.

Sara Flies & Kyle Roberts

2015-03-23T06:48:17+00:00

Sara Flies & Kyle Roberts

Thank you so, so much for all of your help planning our wedding reception. You’ve been so great to work with.

http://www.uniquelyyoumt.com/testimonials/sara-flies-kyle-roberts/

Gracie & Al

Thank you for all your time and patience during our “planning process.” Thank you for making our day so special!

Gracie & Al

2015-03-23T06:48:32+00:00

Gracie & Al

Thank you for all your time and patience during our “planning process.” Thank you for making our day so special!

http://www.uniquelyyoumt.com/testimonials/gracie-al/

Mellany & Pete Zepelak

Thank you for working through all of the details until we were fully satisfied with the contract. Thank you for your friendly, patient attitude and for you great communication with us throughout the whole process and especially on the day of. Thank you for working so well with all of our point people and vendors to ensure everything went smoothly. Thank you for helping to make our wedding day so memorable.

Mellany & Pete Zepelak

2015-03-23T06:48:51+00:00

Mellany & Pete Zepelak

Thank you for working through all of the details until we were fully satisfied with the contract. Thank you for your friendly, patient attitude and for you great communication with us throughout the whole process and especially on the day of. Thank you for working so well with all of our point people and vendors to ensure everything went smoothly. Thank you for helping to make our wedding day so memorable.

http://www.uniquelyyoumt.com/testimonials/mellany-pete-zepelak/

Sara & Darian

Thank you so much for making our wedding reception perfect! Everything from the decorations to the food to the service was above our expectations. We will always remember this day and will recommend you to all our friends and family.

Sara & Darian

2015-03-23T06:49:08+00:00

Sara & Darian

Thank you so much for making our wedding reception perfect! Everything from the decorations to the food to the service was above our expectations. We will always remember this day and will recommend you to all our friends and family.

http://www.uniquelyyoumt.com/testimonials/sara-darian/

Ryan & Lindsay Farrington

We wanted to thank everyone for helping to create such a beautiful wedding day for us. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day!

2015-03-23T06:49:36+00:00

We wanted to thank everyone for helping to create such a beautiful wedding day for us. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day!

http://www.uniquelyyoumt.com/testimonials/ryan-lindsay-farrington/

Julie and Chris Sailors

Thank you for the help coordinating the wedding. I think it was perfectly done and was execute withour a hitch. I didn’t need to worry about anything the day of. Thank you for the support.

Julie and Chris Sailors

2015-03-23T06:50:01+00:00

Julie and Chris Sailors

Thank you for the help coordinating the wedding. I think it was perfectly done and was execute withour a hitch. I didn’t need to worry about anything the day of. Thank you for the support.

http://www.uniquelyyoumt.com/testimonials/julie-and-chris-sailors/

Sara & Lee Rostad

Thank you so much for all of the work you put into our wedding. All of you were so helpful & great to work with. We have gotten countless compliments about you and will certainly tell all about our experience. I love the short cake alternative!!

Sara & Lee Rostad

2015-03-23T06:50:25+00:00

Sara & Lee Rostad

Thank you so much for all of the work you put into our wedding. All of you were so helpful & great to work with. We have gotten countless compliments about you and will certainly tell all about our experience. I love the short cake alternative!!

http://www.uniquelyyoumt.com/testimonials/sara-lee-rostad/

Greg & Jen Chubb

Thank you so much for all of the hard work you put into making our wedding reception fantastic! We had so much fun and the food and space was wonderful! We had fun working with you too!

Greg & Jen Chubb

2015-03-23T06:50:43+00:00

Greg & Jen Chubb

Thank you so much for all of the hard work you put into making our wedding reception fantastic! We had so much fun and the food and space was wonderful! We had fun working with you too!

http://www.uniquelyyoumt.com/testimonials/greg-jen-chubb/

Mary Hasselley

Thank you so much for all you help before and during Kate’s wedding reception. It was Beautiful!!

Mary Hasselley

2015-03-23T06:51:00+00:00

Mary Hasselley

Thank you so much for all you help before and during Kate’s wedding reception. It was Beautiful!!

http://www.uniquelyyoumt.com/testimonials/mary-hasselley/

Shannon & Steve Helland

We want to thank you for all the time and energy you put into making our wedding reception fun and successful. We’ve had comments from friends and family like…”Best Wedding Ever!” and you are a big part of the reason it wend as well as it did. Thank You!

Shannon & Steve Helland

2015-03-23T06:51:23+00:00

Shannon & Steve Helland

We want to thank you for all the time and energy you put into making our wedding reception fun and successful. We’ve had comments from friends and family like…”Best Wedding Ever!” and you are a big part of the reason it wend as well as it did. Thank You!

http://www.uniquelyyoumt.com/testimonials/shannon-steve-helland/

Natalie & James Balpiaui

You rock! Our wedding rocked! It was a dream come ture in so many ways. Thank you so much for your patience with our last minute additions (the tea ceremony was so wonderful!) and our overseas planning. We had the night of our lives and would again and again choose you. Hats off and congratulations and gratitude to you from the very happy…

Natalie & James Balpiaui

2015-03-23T06:51:49+00:00

Natalie & James Balpiaui

You rock! Our wedding rocked! It was a dream come ture in so many ways. Thank you so much for your patience with our last minute additions (the tea ceremony was so wonderful!) and our overseas planning. We had the night of our lives and would again and again choose you. Hats off and congratulations and gratitude to you from the very happy…

http://www.uniquelyyoumt.com/testimonials/natalie-james-balpiaui/

Linda Heins

I initially contacted Wendy for day-of help with decorating. She consulted with my daughter and I on a couple of occasions and offered to help find a unique decorating solution for a unique problem. She went above and beyond to help us out and the final solution was beautiful. She also worked tirelessly with me on the wedding day to detail our reception space! I would recommend Wendy over and over again, plus if I had to do this over again, I would have utilized more of her talents, to take off more of the pressure.

Linda Heins

2015-03-26T01:31:44+00:00

Linda Heins

I initially contacted Wendy for day-of help with decorating. She consulted with my daughter and I on a couple of occasions and offered to help find a unique decorating solution for a unique problem. She went above and beyond to help us out and the final solution was beautiful. She also worked tirelessly with me on the wedding day to detail our reception space! I would recommend Wendy over and over again, plus if I had to do this over again, I would have utilized more of her talents, to take off more of the pressure.

http://www.uniquelyyoumt.com/testimonials/linda-heins/

Lynn Halderman

Wendy was totally wonderful in everything she did with and for us! Plus she is a delightful woman! The wedding ceremony itself was very non-traditional, a hand-fasting ceremony, and Wendy provided several options for my daughter and her husband to choose from, plus she was open to their own ideas. It was a lovely ceremony, and we are still getting wonderful comments about it. She was great in the decorating part of the wedding as well, and since it was rather a DIY event, she was invaluable. She was up before we were, and had things already rolling. She has a good eye for design and "flow".... and it was all so beautiful and just what everyone had hoped it would be. I am very comfortable in recommending Wendy for probably anything!
Wedding: 08/08/2014

Lynn Halderman

2015-03-26T01:35:03+00:00

Lynn Halderman

Wendy was totally wonderful in everything she did with and for us! Plus she is a delightful woman! The wedding ceremony itself was very non-traditional, a hand-fasting ceremony, and Wendy provided several options for my daughter and her husband to choose from, plus she was open to their own ideas. It was a lovely ceremony, and we are still getting wonderful comments about it. She was great in the decorating part of the wedding as well, and since it was rather a DIY event, she was invaluable. She was up before we were, and had things already rolling. She has a good eye for design and "flow".... and it was all so beautiful and just what everyone had hoped it would be. I am very comfortable in recommending Wendy for probably anything! Wedding: 08/08/2014

http://www.uniquelyyoumt.com/testimonials/lynn-halderman/

Becky Trich

Truly enjoyed Wendy she did an amazing job.
Wedding: 10/18/2014

Becky Trich

2015-03-26T01:35:50+00:00

Becky Trich

Truly enjoyed Wendy she did an amazing job. Wedding: 10/18/2014

http://www.uniquelyyoumt.com/testimonials/becky-trich/

Randi and Derrick

Wendy Means was amazing! We met up before to talk and get to know one another and she was very sweet and helpful. It was short notice only a month before the day but Wendy did not mind. On our day she had a previous ceremony but still was able to meet up with us in time for ours. Our ceremony was short and sweet and I appreciate her in making it that way!
Wedding: 12/13/2014

Randi and Derrick

2015-03-26T01:43:49+00:00

Randi and Derrick

Wendy Means was amazing! We met up before to talk and get to know one another and she was very sweet and helpful. It was short notice only a month before the day but Wendy did not mind. On our day she had a previous ceremony but still was able to meet up with us in time for ours. Our ceremony was short and sweet and I appreciate her in making it that way! Wedding: 12/13/2014

http://www.uniquelyyoumt.com/testimonials/randi-and-derrick/

Linda and Rich

We needed a wedding officiant and found Wendy by an online search. Our wedding was at an unusual location and Wendy was very accommodating. She helped us with our vows as well. It was very easy to work with Wendy and we would highly recommend her.
Wedding: 7/18/14

Linda and Rich

2015-03-26T01:48:09+00:00

Linda and Rich

We needed a wedding officiant and found Wendy by an online search. Our wedding was at an unusual location and Wendy was very accommodating. She helped us with our vows as well. It was very easy to work with Wendy and we would highly recommend her. Wedding: 7/18/14

http://www.uniquelyyoumt.com/testimonials/linda-and-rich/

Julio

Wendy was the planner for the wedding and was great to work with! She was attentive to details, listened to the bride and ensured things happened on time! What else could you ask from a wedding planner!? :)
Wedding: 05/25/2014

Julio

2015-03-26T01:50:34+00:00

Julio

Wendy was the planner for the wedding and was great to work with! She was attentive to details, listened to the bride and ensured things happened on time! What else could you ask from a wedding planner!? :) Wedding: 05/25/2014

http://www.uniquelyyoumt.com/testimonials/julio/

Peggy and Jerry

We were so happy that someone in Billings had the fore thought to have put this event together on 12/13/14. We are both in our 60's and have been together for a long time but with Jerry in the hospital for a long time and it was touch and go for a while, we felt that maybe someone was telling us to get married. This was such a wonderful idea to be married on 12/13/14, we had a wonderful time and the venue was beautifully decorated and the food and the Officiant was superb. I would highly recommend this company again to anyone planning an event. Thank you for the start of our lives together and hopefully for many years. Jerry and Peggy Olson

Peggy and Jerry

2015-04-30T16:51:41+00:00

Peggy and Jerry

We were so happy that someone in Billings had the fore thought to have put this event together on 12/13/14. We are both in our 60's and have been together for a long time but with Jerry in the hospital for a long time and it was touch and go for a while, we felt that maybe someone was telling us to get married. This was such a wonderful idea to be married on 12/13/14, we had a wonderful time and the venue was beautifully decorated and the food and the Officiant was superb. I would highly recommend this company again to anyone planning an event. Thank you for the start of our lives together and hopefully for many years. Jerry and Peggy Olson

http://www.uniquelyyoumt.com/testimonials/peggy-and-jerry/

Stef & Jeff

Wendy was professional, organized, and a lot of fun to work with for our Chico wedding on July 11th! She made the day OURS, and she listened to all of our ideas and incorporated them into our vows, making our ceremony about us. Wendy was genuinely happy to be there for us and meet all of our needs. She is creative and great about offering suggestions- I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an officiant or planner- she definitely goes above and beyond for the client. Thank you, Wendy!!

Wedding: 07/11/2015

Services Used: Officiant

Stef & Jeff

2015-07-25T15:12:10+00:00

Stef & Jeff

Wendy was professional, organized, and a lot of fun to work with for our Chico wedding on July 11th! She made the day OURS, and she listened to all of our ideas and incorporated them into our vows, making our ceremony about us. Wendy was genuinely happy to be there for us and meet all of our needs. She is creative and great about offering suggestions- I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an officiant or planner- she definitely goes above and beyond for the client. Thank you, Wendy!! Wedding: 07/11/2015 Services Used: Officiant

http://www.uniquelyyoumt.com/testimonials/stef-jeff/

Melissa & Travis

Wendy, Thank you so much for being our officiant. We couldn't have asked for someone better. You did such a wonderful job. You're so down to earth! We will recommend you to everyone we know!

Wedding: 06/21/2015

Services Used: Officiant

Melissa & Travis

2015-07-25T15:06:20+00:00

Melissa & Travis

Wendy, Thank you so much for being our officiant. We couldn't have asked for someone better. You did such a wonderful job. You're so down to earth! We will recommend you to everyone we know! Wedding: 06/21/2015 Services Used: Officiant

http://www.uniquelyyoumt.com/testimonials/melissa-travis/

Travis and Melissa Brewington

Our experience was wonderful. She listened to exactly what we wanted for our ceremony. I highly recommend Wendy!!!

Wedding: 06/21/2015

Services Used: Officiant

Travis and Melissa Brewington

2015-06-29T22:24:01+00:00

Travis and Melissa Brewington

Our experience was wonderful. She listened to exactly what we wanted for our ceremony. I highly recommend Wendy!!! Wedding: 06/21/2015 Services Used: Officiant

http://www.uniquelyyoumt.com/testimonials/2333/

Steve and Dan

Wendy was awesome to work with. Would recommend her to anyone planning a wedding. We only hired her for "day of coordination", but she went above and beyond in helping us. Very easy to work with and very quick to respond when questions came up.

Wedding: 06/13/2015

Services Used: Officiant, Wedding Planning

Steve and Dan

2015-06-29T22:27:38+00:00

Steve and Dan

Wendy was awesome to work with. Would recommend her to anyone planning a wedding. We only hired her for "day of coordination", but she went above and beyond in helping us. Very easy to work with and very quick to respond when questions came up. Wedding: 06/13/2015 Services Used: Officiant, Wedding Planning

http://www.uniquelyyoumt.com/testimonials/2334/

Kassie and Tyler

Wendy was AHHH-mazing! Our ceremony was perfect. Wendy used our love letters to really capture my husband and I's journey to the alter. I could not of imagined a better ceremony. It was so special and we will remember it for a lifetime!

Wedding: 5/24/15
Services Used: Officiant

Kassie and Tyler

2015-05-27T15:45:15+00:00

Kassie and Tyler

Wendy was AHHH-mazing! Our ceremony was perfect. Wendy used our love letters to really capture my husband and I's journey to the alter. I could not of imagined a better ceremony. It was so special and we will remember it for a lifetime! Wedding: 5/24/15 Services Used: Officiant

http://www.uniquelyyoumt.com/testimonials/kassie-and-tyler/

Hilarry and Peterson

Wendy was amazing to work with! We working with such a hectic schedule and she rolled with all the punches with no issues. She also had a great personality, was easy to work with and made our ceremony incredibly personable. She even wrote us a thank you letter that we discovered when we were opening our gifts! I would not hesitate to recommend her as an officiant!!!! We are very happy customers!

Wedding: 05/08/2015

Hilarry and Peterson

2015-05-26T16:31:06+00:00

Hilarry and Peterson

Wendy was amazing to work with! We working with such a hectic schedule and she rolled with all the punches with no issues. She also had a great personality, was easy to work with and made our ceremony incredibly personable. She even wrote us a thank you letter that we discovered when we were opening our gifts! I would not hesitate to recommend her as an officiant!!!! We are very happy customers! Wedding: 05/08/2015